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Marketing insights that drive growth. Join Megan Hartman, Callis president and CEO, for monthly marketing insights you can apply to help your brand reach, connect and convert rural American consumers. Find even more marketing insights in our articles, podcast episodes and case studies at ecallis.com

Jun 29, 2026

Consumers are holding brands to a higher standard when it comes to AI-generated content. Search traffic is reaching fewer websites than ever. And standing out in a market where larger competitors have more resources takes a sharper story, not just a bigger budget.

These aren't entirely new challenges, but...


May 26, 2026

This month on OUTdrive, President and CEO Megan Hartman covers three timely marketing topics impacting how brands show up and connect with their audiences:

  • Google just announced its biggest change to search in 25 years, and it affects how every business gets found online.

  • Email remains one of the strongest marketing...


Apr 27, 2026

This month on OUTdrive, President and CEO Megan Hartman tackles three insights for business owners and marketing leaders to consider:

  • How to keep your brand visible when economic pressure makes it tempting to cut back

  • How to turn your online reviews into a competitive advantage

  • And what three recent...


Mar 31, 2026

This month on OUTdrive, President and CEO Megan Hartman covers two aspects of digital marketing we’re discussing right now:

  • What brands need to understand about AI-generated content and copyright, and why human involvement in your creative process matters more than ever

  • How TikTok is growing as a search and...


Feb 24, 2026

This month on OUTdrive, President and CEO Megan Hartman covers three trends we’re discussing with clients right now:

  • Why long-form video is a valuable content format for search visibility and brand trust

  • What early ads inside AI search and chat tools could mean for brands

  • Why website accessibility is a must-have...